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5 Ways You Can Beat the Winter Bloat

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You Can Counteract Your Overindulgences

Inclement weather and winter blues can often lead to overindulging. Whether you're dealing with hard-hitting rain or heavy snow, you could be feeling like you’re carrying around a “storm load.” Depending on what you ate or drank, instead of reaching for something over the counter, there may be a natural way to counterbalance overindulgences. Auremar/PhotoSpin

1) Too Much Salt? Eat Potassium Packed Pineapple and Potatoes

Potassium counterbalances sodium, so you retain less water. According to HealthyEating.SFGate.com, “Sodium and potassium work together to help your body maintain an optimal balance of water.” The obvious potassium-filled bananas, as well as pineapple and potatoes, may help beat the bloat. Source: How to Counteract Too Much Salt Intake http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/counteract-much-salt-intake-3368.html Andrej Shupilo ( Andrey)/PhotoSpin

2) Too Much Sugar? Tame Your Tummy with Turmeric

Turmeric can be found in Indian curry. This root may help regulate blood sugar. Curcumin is the main ingredient in turmeric. According to the National Institutes of Health a study which “administered turmeric or curcumin to diabetic rats reduced blood sugar.” Source: Efficacy of turmeric on blood sugar and polyol pathway in diabetic albino rats. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11855620 Hjschneider/PhotoSpin

3) Too Many Carbs? Dash to the Spice Cabinet for Some Cinnamon

Cinnamon is documented to have anti-diabetic effects, which may help with insulin spikes. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that adding cinnamon to a high-carb food reduces its effects on blood sugar levels. Sources: Cinnamon Health Benefits http://www.livestrong.com/article/22014-cinnamon-health-benefits Effect of cinnamon on postprandial blood glucose, gastric emptying, and satiety in healthy subjects. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17556692 Serhiy Shullye/PhotoSpin

4) Too Much To Drink? Alter Alcohol Consumption with Asparagus

Extracts taken from the leaves of asparagus plants may help bolster the body's production of enzymes that speed the breakdown of alcohol. A study in the Journal of Food Science reported that “the amino acids and minerals found in asparagus extract may alleviate alcohol hangover and protect liver cells against toxins.” Source: Eating asparagus may prevent a hangover, study suggests http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121226101227.htm Andy Dean Photography/PhotoSpin

5) Too Much Cheese? Start a Meal with Flax Seed Meal

You may want to fight fat with healthy fat with cheese containing low cholesterol saturated fat. According to The American Heart Association, “Healthy adults should limit themselves to 300 milligrams of cholesterol or less, and those who already have high cholesterol shouldn't consume more than 200 milligrams per day.” A report in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism says, “a daily dose of flaxseed may help you lower your cholesterol levels by as much as 11 percent due to the fiber, omega-3 fats and lignans it contains.” Other fiber-rich foods such as wheat and oat bran are recommended to get sluggish bowels moving again! Sources: What Does Too Much Cheese Do to the Human Body? http://www.livestrong.com/article/504830-what-does-too-much-cheese-do-to... What Are the Benefits of Flax Seed Meal? http://www.livestrong.com/article/208313-what-are-the-benefits-of-flax-s... How to Prevent Constipation When Eating Cheese http://www.livestrong.com/article/430090-how-to-prevent-constipation-whe... Joanne Sgro-Killworth is a Television Fitness Expert, Certified Personal Trainer and Sport Nutritionist and Publicist. She is Certified in Pilates, Pre-natal/Post-Partum, Yoga and Senior Fitness. She specializes in Weight Loss, Post-Rehab and Post Cancer Training. Joanne's fitness plans, recipes and lifestyle advice are available globally on her website http://www.happiwoman.com/ She resides in the Phoenix, AZ area with her husband and two children, where she runs her fitness and publicity business, JSK PR, http://www.jskpr.com/ Reviewed February 6, 2015 by Michele Blacksberg RN Edited by Jody Smith Tags: cinnamon, turmeric, flax seed, asparagus, pineapple, potatoes Serhiy Hnylosyr/PhotoSpin

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